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Dr. Diane Kim, MD

Dr. Diane Kim, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Diane Kim, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Monica, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2008. She is affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1304 15th St Ste 400 Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kim

4.4
26 ratings, 7 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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She explains things so well. I am super satisfied with her help with my health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2025
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Kind, Compassionate, and takes her time with me to listen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 23, 2024
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Met her for the first time. She really listened to my concerns, had great advice, and looking forward to building a patient-doctor relationship with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2024
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She took her time to listen to my concerns. I am opposed to taking medications, and she took her time to explain why it was important for me. Thank you, Dr Kim! And her staff seem so nice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 22, 2024
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Absolutely horrible experience
Dr Austin, at the same location was my doctor for 17+ years. Unfortunately, he recently retired, so I was in need to get a new PCP. I assumed the other doctors in the group were just as good. Boy was i wrong! All I needed to do was renew a prescription I had been using for two years. She required that I come in for the initial before she would be willing to authorize anything. I arrive only to an impersonal and irritated doctor. Not fault you are having a bad day, right? We proceed with the evaluation and it’s almost like she is judging me for my need of a prescription. Mind you I am a white collar worker, multiple businesses and father to two wonderful children. After the conversation, she requires that I see a psychiatrist once to get authorization. Go back and forth with her referral, which only takes recurring new clients. They don’t seem to care about my health, or Dr. Kim referring me. I guess it’s about money. Finally find my own without Dr. Kim’s help. Psychiatrist authorizes m
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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ShogunMODE – Feb 13, 2024
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Love her!
She is kind and takes time to listen to you. Very professional. Prompt. And staff is great too!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2024
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Dr. Diane Kim (formerly Rhee) was my primary physician over the past decade. I really am thankful to have had her as my doctor, and I am sad to have to leave UCLA Health due to a change in my insurance.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr. Diane Kim, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Monica, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2008. She is affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical...read more
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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Ucla Health System/Santa Monica 15th1304 15th St Ste 400 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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